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Christopher G. Beard
FORGE FINANCIAL
Edmond, OK 73013
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CRD#: 2471505
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Professional summary
Christopher G Beard, who also goes by Chris Beard, is a registered financial advisor currently at FORGE FINANCIAL located in Edmond, Oklahoma and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Christopher has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chris Beard
Other business activities
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1. 01/09/2024 - Forge Financial - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - IAR - Start Date: 03/04/2020 - 160 Hours Per Month/130 Hours During Securities Trading. 2. 01/09/2024 - Forge Financial Services, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date: 03/04/2020 - 160 Hours Per Month/130 Hours During Securities Trading -I provide investment advisory services through Forge Financial Services, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 3/2020. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 3. 01/10/2024 - Forge Financial - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 01/01/2024 - 160 Hours Per Month/ During Trading.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 15, 2020 - Present
FORGE FINANCIAL
Office #1: 2901 South Bryant Avenue, Edmond, OK 73013RIA
CRD#: 306480
Edmond, OK
Current
May 19, 2015 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 2901 S Bryant Ave, Edmond, OK 73013-6167RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Edmond, OK
Past
June 11, 2015 - September 21, 2020
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past
April 20, 1994 - May 9, 1995
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past
April 20, 1994 - May 9, 1995
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
FF
FORGE FINANCIAL
FORGE FINANCIAL | SHAW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | SHAW FINANCIAL SERVICES | FORGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 306480 / SEC#: 801-117938
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2020 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(7/26/2017)
RR
Alaska(9/9/2024)
RR
Arizona(3/13/2017)
RR
Arkansas(2/9/2018)
RR
California(10/2/2017)
RR
Colorado(5/19/2017)
RR
Florida(8/11/2016)
RR
Hawaii(3/26/2018)
RR
Illinois(12/15/2023)
RR
Indiana(6/11/2018)
RR
Iowa(10/24/2024)
RR
Kansas(11/4/2016)
RR
Louisiana(7/10/2019)
RR
Maine(11/8/2022)
RR
Maryland(2/2/2023)
RR
Missouri(4/5/2017)
RR
Ohio(6/19/2019)
RR
Oklahoma(6/10/2015)
IAR
Oklahoma(1/15/2020)
RR
Texas(3/16/2016)
IAR
Texas(1/15/2020)
RR
Virginia(10/12/2017)
RR
Washington(11/19/2018)
RR
West Virginia(11/9/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(5/13/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
FF
FORGE FINANCIAL
FORGE FINANCIAL | SHAW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | SHAW FINANCIAL SERVICES | FORGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 306480 / SEC#: 801-117938
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
2901 South Bryant Avenue, Edmond, OK 73013
Mailing Address
Phone number
(405) 340-1600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14
SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 6,594 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,201,557,311 |
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